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BSP pushes more rural bank mergers

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 25, 2016 - 9:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is planning to consolidate its incentives programs to entice mergers among smaller...

Business

Smaller banks remain well-capitalized, says BSP

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 2, 2015 - 9:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported yesterday the capital position of the country’s thrift, rural, and cooperative banks remained healthy amid the exit of weak players.

Business

Incentive plan for RB white knights extended

By Kathleen A. Martin | December 31, 2014 - 12:00am

A program which dangles incentives to investors eyeing to rescue problematic rural and thrift banks has been extended by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) for...

Business

BSP processing consolidation of 15 small banks

By Kathleen A. Martin | July 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Fifteen small banks are set to merge and consolidate as of end-June this year.

Business

Yao’s Phl Business Bank to acquire Cavite rural bank

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | June 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine Business Bank Inc. (PBB), the banking unit of the Yao family, is set to acquire the Cavite-based Rural Bank of Kawit Inc. in line with its continued expansion.

Business

BSP expects more mergers among rural, co-op banks

By Kathleen A. Martin | April 7, 2014 - 12:00am

A number of rural and cooperative bank merger and consolidations is expected to occur this year, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

Business

BSP expands investor list for ailing co-op banks

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 1, 2014 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has expanded the list of eligible investors that can inject capital to ailing cooperative banks under an incentive program of the central bank.

Business

BSP amends rules on foreign investments in rural banks

By Kathleen Martin | August 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued amendments to the implementing rules and regulations of the Rural Bank Act, which allows foreigners to invest in rural banks.

Business

Regulators okay new program to boost rural banking sector

August 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Regulators have approved an enhanced program meant to strengthen country-side banking, expanding its coverage to cover thrift banks and allowing larger universal and commercial banks to participate, a statement said...

Business

RBAP backs entry of foreign capital in rural bank sector

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 27, 2012 - 12:00am

The new leadership of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) expressed support for the congressional initiative for the entry of foreign investors in the the rural banking industry.

Business